Communications & Campaigns Manager

Responsibilities

• Support the Trust’s strategic goals (nb 75% of people aware of the Trust by 2025) by identifying, shaping and placing news stories in target media - contributing to the delivery of 220 episodes of Trust media coverage per month, of which more than 80% is positive
• Provide a first point of contact for media enquiries, including contributing to a 24-hr, year-round out-of-hours rota
• Provide communications support to colleagues – especially in waterway, boating and specialist teams - to help achieve the Trust’s income and profile raising objectives
• Deliver agreed campaigns (integrating media relations, digital, and traditional marketing and fundraising) to meet the Trust’s strategic goals around influence e.g. to attract and retain 100,000 Friends by 2025
• Protect the Trust’s reputation in response to crises and providing professional guidance for Trust spokespeople
• Display the Trust values and behaviours at all times
• Ensure that diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promote inclusion by challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are counter to the objectives of the Trust’s policies and values

Requirements

• Educated to degree level, or equivalent, ideally in a relevant discipline
• Understanding of the UK print, broadcast and social media – local, regional, national and trade – and experience working with journalists
• Experience of contributing to the creative development of new ideas, strategies, and stories as part of the wider communications team
• Self-motivation, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure in a small team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including experience in copywriting and proof-reading reports

Benefits

• In addition to your annual base salary of £38,000 + £4,000 Inner London Allowance per annum. We also offer a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits.